Mutual dependence

They hated her rude behaviour. But needed her help to work the remote.

They felt they were being bullied. But couldn't step out of the house without her help.

They feared her dominance. But knew they had no one else to turn to.

They cringed away from her temper. But knew they couldn't operate on their own.

She knew she couldn't live without them. But couldn't help getting irritated by their asks for help.

She knew it was their last years. But the demands of the world, hers and theirs, overwhelmed her.

All knew they couldn't live without each other